Lake Maps

Fishing Regulations

Angling Opportunities

Channel catfish are the most sought-after species followed by hybrid striped
bass, red drum and largemouth bass.

Species

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Catfish

Hybrid Striped Bass

Red Drum

Fishing Cover/Structure

The main cover is provided by cattails and bulrush along the shoreline. Structure
includes rock rip-rap along dam, intake canal and other stretches of shoreline.

Tips & Tactics

The peak fishing period for channel catfish is March through
May, although they are harvested year round. Best baits include
stinkbaits, tilapia, chicken liver and shad. March through August are great
months to catch the red drum. Crawfish and tilapia
are very good natural baits, while good artificials include gold and silver
spoons and rattletraps. The extended period of January thru August is a good
time to catch hybrid striped bass with the peak occurring
March thru May. Good natural baits include chicken liver, sunfish and shad,
while good artificials include spoons and rattle traps. The best time to catchlargemouth
bass is in spring with the peak being March thru May. The fish are
found concentrated in the bulrush and along the rip-rap found at the dam and
intake point. The majority
of largemouth bass are harvested with artificial lures such as plastic worms,
crank baits and spinner baits.